Motion Similar to Popcorn Popping: Explained

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The motion similar to popcorn popping is primarily described as simple projectile motion. When a kernel pops or a blender blade spins, it applies an impulse force that accelerates the object upwards. Once airborne, the object falls back down due to gravity, following the equation of motion governed by gravitational acceleration. The discussion emphasizes that this phenomenon can be analyzed using impulsive momentum equations. Overall, understanding this motion involves recognizing the transition from an impulse to gravitational influence.
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I have been trying to understand motion similar to that of popcorn popping, or a blender popping things up when blending them. If someone could explain this motion it would be greatly appreciated.
 
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It is simple projectile motion. The popping kernel, or spinning blade provides an impulse force which serves to accelerate the object. Once it is air borne it falls back under the influence of gravity.
 
Is there any specific equation which would represent this or is it just using simple impulsive momentum equations
 
After the impulse the the motion is governed by:

\ddot{x} = -g

once again it is projectile motion... do a web search.
 

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